Have you ever really looked at a turtle’s face? There are some pretty cool looking turtles out there in this world!

And then, there are some very… um…. strange ones…

When I was deciding what Flashtista should look like, I couldn’t pick just one kind of turtle to model her after. There are just so many variations! So I picked what I liked best out of a few different types of turtles, and melded them together, to create the “warrior turtle” look.

I really like the markings that pond turtles have on their heads, so I added a few stripes to the top of her head and her cheek.

And those alien-like eyes were inspired by the sea turtle.

And the rest is all Flashtista!

Check back to the blog next week to read all about Flashtista’s tribe!

Say Hello to the Star Beasts Shop!

If you didn’t get your copy Star Beasts, The Mighty Menace at your favorite comic book convention, and it’s not at your local comic store, don’t worry! Star Beasts Issue #1 is available for online purchase NOW at the Star Beasts Comic Shop!

Other Star Beasts products will be coming soon to the Star Beasts Shop– so stay tuned.

Shipping Is Available

Because of our Star Beasts Fans live in the outer rim, we’ve got you covered with nice flat-rate shipping.

I think I can safely say that tigers are my favorite animals to draw. I mean, what’s not to love? You’ve got the stripes, the big teeth, the predator eyes… so much fun. When I’m at the gym, I always draw a fierce-looking tiger on a little whiteboard so that I can look at my power animal while I’m pumping iron. I love drawing tigers so much that I usually try to talk myself into drawing another animal for any given project, just so I don’t look too tiger-crazy. But naturally, many tiger still make it through, as seen in this sample below:

So, of course I was glad that we decided to include a tiger as one of the animals on our crew. A tiger with baggage and conflicting emotions, to boot. There is just so much to use on a tiger’s face to show a variety of expressions and emotions. Just take a look at these real tiger expressions:

So, really it’s not so hard to translate all these looks onto our very own emotional space tiger. I can’t wait to get further into the story, where Karma really gets her chance to express herself!

ISSUE #1 of Star Beasts!

Hope to see you at Heroes Con 2018!

Thanks Elite for stocking the first official issue ofStar Beasts, The Might Menace. Issue #1 is on shelves now, so make sure you go in and ask for Star Beasts by name!

Free Comic Book Day 2018

Still want the origin issue of Star Beasts? We dropped off more copies of the original sneak peek teaser of Star Beasts at Elite for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. They’ll go quick, so make sure to stop by Elite and pick one up on free comic book day, Saturday, May 5th.

What is Free Comic Book Day?

Some Crewcreatures might be new to comics and not realize that once (and sometimes TWICE) a year comic book stores give out free comics to their customers. Many comic book stores like Elite even have activities with special guests! You can meet comic book creators and dress up like your favorite characters. It’s basically like a store-sized comic con, but there’s also FREE COMICS. And you know how the Star Beasts love their free space stuff….

Where is Elite Comics?

Elite comics is located at 11842 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas. Blast on over and pick up your copy of Star Beasts Issue #1 and enjoy FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

WonderCon 2018! California here we come!

The Condor Crew will be landing at WonderCon 2018 this March. If you’re in the west coast neighborhood, pick up your convention exclusive issue of Star Beasts #1 The Mighty Menace at the Anaheim Convention Center, Booth SP-72.

We’re looking forward to meeting some CA fans and making some new ones!

When is WonderCon 2018?

WonderCon is a Comic-con International show. They’re the good folks who also run Comic Con San Diego and trust us, they are REALLY nice and super helpful which makes them honorary Crewcreatures out the gate.

Anaheim’s WonderCon is March 23rd-25th at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Check Out The NEW Star Beasts Shop!

The Condor Crew is taking preorders for the first intergalactic issue of Star Beasts, The Mighty Menace at the NEW Star Beasts Comic Shop! This will be the Crewcreature non-convention exclusive cover.

Other Star Beasts products will be coming soon to the Star Beasts Shop– so stay tuned.

Don’t You Worry! Star Beasts is Landing at Local Comic Stores Too!

Our comic store friends will be getting their issues during this new print run. If you live in the Kansas City, Lawrence, Bloomington, and Chicago areas– Issue #1 will be hitting the shelves at local stores sometime this spring. Do good the thing. Shop local, Crewcreatures.

Shipping Is Available

But we do know some of our Star Beasts Fans live in the outer rim. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with nice flat-rate shipping.

The rumor around the rocketblasters is that there will be convention exclusives.

Whoa. I know.

When is Planet Comicon?

Kansas City’s Planet Comicon is February 16 – 18 at Bartle Hall. Star Beasts will be postponing all disco volleyball matches to be there from noon to 7PM on Friday, 10AM to 7PM on Saturday, and 10AM to 5PM on Sunday!